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QuizMultiple Choice

Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations

Question 22 • 26-27 WHS-Chemistry-1stSixWeeks

The angle between the hydrogen atoms in water (H2O) is slightly less than expected for a tetrahedral shape. This is because of the

Answer
A
extra electron repulsion from the lone pairs.
B
atomic radius of the oxygen atom.
C
additional repulsion of the shared electrons.
D
extra repulsion of the hydrogen atoms.
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